more stats
846 ft
Distance
-34 ft
Descent
00:00:41
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
3,485 ft
Altitude min
3,519 ft
Altitude max
3,519 ft
Altitude start
3,484 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance down
00:00:41
Avg time

Bluff Sanctions Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McHugh Bluff
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #134809 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157739 in E-Biking
    • #65500 in Trail Running
    • #321558 in Hiking
    • #20870 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #10925 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,892 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,633 in E-Biking
    • #1,168 in Trail Running
    • #4,487 in Hiking
    • #506 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #278 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    City of Calgary

Small dusty trail thats steep and kicky.

Access Info

Just of the Cres RD pathway that leads to 9a ST NW

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Sometimes Can be covered in large shrubbery

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluff Sanctions located?
      Bluff Sanctions is located in McHugh Bluff, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the McHugh Bluff trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.05953, -114.0802.
      ▼ How hard is Bluff Sanctions?
      Bluff Sanctions is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff Sanctions?
      The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,485 ft to 3,519 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluff Sanctions a point to point trail?
      Bluff Sanctions is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluff Sanctions?
      Bluff Sanctions is 846 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff Sanctions?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff Sanctions. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bluff Sanctions? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff Sanctions are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff Sanctions?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bluff Sanctions. The trail is 846 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bluff Sanctions?
      Bluff Sanctions is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 148 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 223 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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